Monday, 18 June 2012

The great people at Bottlesport fantastically sent us a box of sample water bottles for the team to use and test with the view to putting in an order with them as we're looking at sorting some team water bottles.

The waterbottles from bottlestore look great and we're enjoying using them.

Monday, 2 April 2012

Sam's Bike Wear have provided the www.samcycling.com Race Team kit for 2012

The Jersey is inspired by the Saeco Team of Mario Cipollini and the more recent Drapac-Porsche team from Australia. Both jerseys were a simple yet classy red in colour while being instantly recognisable within a moving peloton.

samcycling.com Race Team Jersey for 2012

Sam's Bike Wear have provided the full team jersey, matching red shorts, socks and black arm warmers to the team for 2012.

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Team sponsor C Originals have recently sent us their latest top of the range SV888 helmet for the team to use. We're looking forward to testing them out as they look to be a light and airy road bike helmet.

The C Originals name is fairly new to the UK however the company already produces products for other leading companies including Limar.

Saturday, 3 March 2012

The Samcycling Race Team would like to say a big Thank You to Scame Electrical Solutions and Zero3 Srl for their support.

Boxes have arrived from Scame Electrical Solutions and Worik/ Oxburn

Zero3 Srl have have sent the team their Oxyburn sleeveless base layers which look and feel a fantastic which we will all get a lot of use of during the season. We're sure they will make a fantastic base layer for any active person for cycling, running, walking, skiing etc.

Their Worik workwear brand is new to the UK however with the quality of their products we're sure they will quickly establish a strong spot in the UK marketplace.

Worik Oxyburn sleeveless base layers for the Samcycling Race Team

More details and photos on Worik and Oxybyrn products to follow in future.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

What got you into cycling My dad followed cycling when I was child (He was a Francesco Moser fan)...so here I am!

Heroes: Too many heroes...I followed cycling since I was a child, I like all the spectacular riders!

Hopes for 2012 and beyond Back to regular cycling after having a break, having some good races and developing the Sam Cycling Team

Interests outside the sport Have a fun with my son (yesss..he is great!!), wife and friends! Relax time with a movie/music and have nice dinners with my wife with nice italian wine and italian coffee!!!
Another big big interest is my company...Sam Cycling Limited !!!! (Team sponsor)

Favourite ride/ place to ride In my village in Brescia which is 15/20 km from Lake Garda- you can choose flat roads, up and down, and climbs...everything you want ! I also like to ride in the English countryside when weather is good!

Sunday, 8 January 2012

Tell us a little about yourself: Started cycling not to long after my 15th birthday and am now attending Newport University.

2012 Bike: 2012 bike is a Giant TCR Advanced with Zipp 404’s. Not sure about my dream bike. It would probably have to be a Cervelo S5.

What got you into cycling? I started cycling after watching a track world cup on the T.V and thought it looked really fun. After that I joined the local club and got some tips from my Mum’s uncle who still cycles a lot at the age of 70.

Friday, 6 January 2012

2012 Bike: At present a Giant TCR for road racing with Dura-ace although hoping to pick myself up a new bike for next season- potentially a Planet X RT-57 with full Sram Red Gruppo.

First road bike? It wasn’t until I got myself a part time job at the age of 16 when I could save up and buy myself a proper road bike. My first road bike was an all white Peugeot with Columbus Aelle tubing equipped with Campagnolo Mirage- a stark contrast to my carbon bike of today!

And dream Bike? An MCipollini RB1000 with full Campagnolo Super Record

What got you into cycling:I grew up watching the Tour De France on Channel 4 and loved watching the sprint finishes of Super Mario Cipollini and Djamolidine Abdoujaparov. I also loved to watch the likes of Marco Pantani and Lance Armstrong exert their dominance in the mountains

Hopes for 2012 and beyond: My main aim for 2012 cycling wise is to obtain my 2nd Cat License. In achieving that I would like to get my first win on the bike. I've had a couple of second places previously although am still chasing that elusive win. Personally 2012 is hopefully going to be the year that I get myself on to the property ladder and purchase my first home.

Interests outside the sport: I love food and in particular eating out. I'll take any opportunity to visit a new restaurant. I particularly love Italian and Indian food. I also enjoy travelling. So far for 2012 I have plans on visiting Andorra (skiing), Berlin, German and Dublin, Ireland- and that's before the summer!

Lance Armstrong- An inspiration to many for overcoming cancer and going on to becoming the most successful Tour De France rider in the events history.

Favourite ride/ place to ride. I love to head out west from Nottingham out towards Crich, Belper and into the Peak District. I'm not a climber by build but particularly enjoy the many climbs that the Peak District has to offer- particularly the area's around Bakewell and Hathersage.

Tell us a bit about you: Started cycling in 2008, won Lincolnshire Juvenile 25mile TT Champs in 2009. Attend University of Derby studying Business Studies.

Nickname: Avery

2012 Bike: a Karbona built with Campag Veloce group set and a pair of plain carbon wheels

And Dream Bike: Dream bike would have to be a Wilier Cento 1 SLR.

Image courtesy of www.willier-usa.com

What got you into cycling: No joke: My Grandma rides a bike to get around and in the Summer of 2007, I went for a 3 or 4 mile ride with her. I was knackered at the end of it and I rode throughout the summer of 2007, joined my local club in 2008 and then got bitten by the bug! My Dad rode in the 70s and 80s so he has helped me get into it as well.

Favourite ride/ place to ride: Since moving to Derby, I love riding around the Peak District, the Matlock, Bakewell area but when I'm home I enjoy a riding with a few mates and sprinting to just about every sign we see!

Monday, 2 January 2012

It's the start of 2012 and for many riders it's now around 2 months to the first races of the season and for the Samcycling.com Race Team it's no different.

Christmas is now over and many riders have different priorities over the festive season. In some cases the priority is not to do too too much and come down with a 'Christmas Cold' which is a curse for all cyclists at this time of the year- especially as it's the time of the year we all feel we need to be doing more!

Over the next few weeks we will announce details of the Samcycling Race Team Riders for 2012 and a little about them so you can get to know them better.